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degutting

de·gut
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-guht]
    • /diˈgʌt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-guht]
    • /diˈgʌt/

Definitions of degutting word

  • verb with object degutting to remove the entrails of; disembowel; gut. 1
  • verb with object degutting to divest of essential character, strength, force, etc.: The leading lady's poor performance degutted the play of its vitality. 1
  • verb degutting present participle of degut. 0

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Origin of degutting

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; de- + gut

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Parts of speech for Degutting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

degutting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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degutting usage trend in Literature

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